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Tourist
Attractions
Tapi River Estuary Located some
7 kilometres from the town, this area is noteworthy
for its quality seafood restaurants.
Khao Tha Phet Wildlife and Nature Education
Centre About 6 kilometres from the provincial
capital along Highway No. 4009 (the Surat Thani-Na
San route) and 1.5 kilometres along an access
road, this centre is located on a hill called
Khao Tha Phet and covers an area of 2,906 rais,
or 4.65 square kilometres. The hilltop, some 200
metres above sea level, offers commanding panoramic
views of Surat Thani town, the Tapi River and
Ban Don Bay. Si Surat Stupa, known locally as
Phra That Khao Tha Phet, is located on the summit
of Khao Tha Phet. The candle-like stupa was built
in 1957 and contains Lord Buddha’s relics
donated by the Indian government
Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram
Better known as Suan Mokkh, this 150-acre forest
temple is located beside Highway No. 41, some
50 kilometres north of the provincial capital.
Suan Mokkh's founder, the late Buddhadasa Bhikkhu,
was highly respected both locally and internationally.
His 'back to basics' form of Buddhism, mirroring
that led by the Buddha's earliest disciples more
than 2,500 years ago, attracted many Buddhist
monks and lay meditators from many countries.
The enclave is devoid of extravagant ceremonial
and elaborated chapels. The forest tranquility
is ideal for a life of contemplation. Call 0-7743-1552,
0- 7743-1597 or visit www.suanmokkh.org for more
information.
Tai Rom Yen National
Park include Tat Fa Waterfall, which
is 13 kilometres off Highway No. 4009 after a
33-kilometre trip from the city; Muang Thuat Waterfall,
20 kilometres off Ban Na San district, and Khamin
Cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Overnight stay is allowed.
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